‘I don’t feel that’s good enough’: International manager hits out Melbourne Cup technology

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 1, 2026

Joseph O’Brien’s racing manager Kevin Blake has called for emergencies to become part of the Melbourne Cup after stewards scratched Defiantly on Saturday due to concerns about his gait.

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